Results 241-260 of 839 for speaker:Michael Kennedy

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Nov 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation for people who wish to apply to join the Defence Forces over the coming months; the situation with those who were in the process of applying in 2008 and who have been attending interviews or fitness/medical examinations and are awaiting to hear if they have been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42651/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 Nov 2008)

Michael Kennedy: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops serving overseas; the number of troops who have served overseas in 2007 and 2008; if this number will rise or fall in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42652/08]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2008)

Michael Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation, primarily because of its emphasis on accessibility and affordability. These are two of the most important elements of any measure taken relating to health care, and they have never been more important than with regard to nursing homes. Like most of our colleagues in the Dáil, I have been flooded with queries relating to nursing homes...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Michael Kennedy: Am I not sharing time with the Minister of State?

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Michael Kennedy: And who also has the vision.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I thank Deputies O'Rourke and Thomas Byrne for sharing time. I was supposed to speak during the slot mentioned by Deputy O'Rourke but there was some confusion. I echo the same thought on the negativity emanating from the far side of the House which is bordering on the ridiculous. We have not heard one proposal on how to deal with the €2 billion savings needed in the public finances. Like...

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I certainly welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important topic. Last week, when I had a few brief moments to talk about it, I mentioned two issues, the first of which was the negativity that emanates from this Chamber. As a nation we do not benefit when the Opposition, day in, day out, talks down the country and talks about the negative aspects. We are in a most serious...

Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I wish he would ask a question.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill, the title of which, Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009, sums up the current situation. It is a worldwide economic crisis that we now face and anyone who denies this is living in cloud cuckoo land. Occasionally I believe some members of the Opposition fit this description because they are not facing the...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I will refrain from doing so and I will state that a former Member of this House who was a leader of a political party——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: ——had a loan paid back by AIB.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: The inference is that all of this is on the Fianna Fáil side and I am stating it is equally on the Opposition's side. To me, this person is no different to anybody else. If it was an ordinary individual I do not think the bank would have been as accommodating. I do not cast any aspersions on the integrity of the person, a man who did great work for this country and who I hold in the...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I know them. I have seen them.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I remind Deputy Burton that some years ago——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: ——the front page of the Evening Herald had one of the Labour Party's public representatives who was part——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I have the evidence and if Deputy Burton wants me to produce it——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: I remind Deputy Burton that some years ago the Evening Herald——

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: ——had a picture of some of the golfing enthusiasts within the Labour Party at a golf course known as Druids Glen.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: For those who do not know Druids Glen, the green fee is more than the old age pension, to put it in context.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)

Michael Kennedy: The story in the Evening Herald listed the support the Labour Party received——